Friday brought relief to Indian investors as benchmarks rebounded strongly. Sensex ended 0.38% higher at 82,814.71 (up 317 points), Nifty up 0.46% at 25,571.25 (up 116.90 points), reversing a >1% plunge from Thursday.
Next week, global tariff tensions top the agenda, particularly U.S. decisions echoing Trump strategies. Potential policy or legal shifts on tariffs could jolt worldwide commerce, prompting caution among Indian traders.
Locally, the spotlight shifts to macroeconomic releases. Quarterly GDP estimates arrive February 27, joined by budget stats, forex holdings, and infrastructure metrics, all vital for gauging growth trajectory.
Nifty technicals suggest 25,800 as the first barrier, escalating to 26,000-26,200. Key floors at 25,300-25,100; sub-25,000 breach risks deeper correction.
Anticipate turbulence from the February 24 F&O settlement, as traders rebalance. Markets were patchy: BSE midcap +0.44%, smallcap -0.19%.
FPI activity brightened, with net buys dominating recent sessions. NSDL data reveals ₹16,911.55 crore poured in February, split across exchanges and primaries.
Summing up, volatility looks set to linger, fueled by international cues, domestic data, and derivatives action—though stock-picking could yield amid swings.